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Hurricane Helene's effects to be felt in Chicago as early as Friday
CHICAGO (CBS) — Hurricane Helene will be the fourth landfalling U.S. hurricane this year, and is set to bring strong wind gusts unusually far inland Friday and Saturday. Helene is forecast to make landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida Thursday night as a devastating major hurricane with wind gusts as high as 140 miles per hour. The storm will race inland at an unusually fast forward speed, so even as its access to warm water which serves as hurricane fuel is cut off after landfall, the storm will not have much time to weaken on its journey...
Larry Hoover testifies in court seeking early release from life sentences
Larry Hoover, founder of the Gangster Disciples, testified in court via video feed from a supermax prison in Colorado, hoping to qualify for an early release program that could set him free from multiple life sentences, but the US Attorney's Office opposed his release.
Wisconsin man charged in 1985 killing of UW student from River Forest, who was found decapitated
A western Wisconsin man has been charged in the 1985 killing of a college student whose decapitated body was found days after she vanished, authorities said.Michael Raymond Popp of Tomah was arrested Monday on one count of first-degree murder in the slaying of 24-year-old Terry Dolowy. He was being held at the Vernon County Jail on $1 million cash bail.Popp, 60, had not retained an attorney as of Wednesday morning, the Vernon County Clerk's Office said.Prosecutors said Popp knew Dolowy, a River Forest, Illinois, native who was a senior at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. At the time of her...
Illinois Lottery ticket worth nearly $1.5 million sold at suburban gas station
A suburban Illinois Lottery player is feeling downright lucky after purchasing a ticket that won a jackpot worth nearly $1.5 million over the weekend. According to officials, the winning ticket in the Lucky Day Lotto drawing was sold at a gas station in suburban Des Plaines, and captured a $1.45 million jackpot in the game.
Trucking company owner sentenced to 25 years for Mexico-to-Chicago drug pipeline: prosecutors
CHICAGO - The owner of a Texas trucking company has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his involvement in a Mexico-to-Chicago drug pipeline. Jose Farias, 44, was convicted by a federal jury in Chicago in 2021 on drug conspiracy and possession charges, according to the U.S. State's Attorney's Office. He received his sentence on Monday.
Illinois Store Robbed 8 Different Times In Just 3 Months
This store owner in Illinois might want to consider a new location after getting robbed eight times in just three months. Illinois Store Owner Experiencing Major Issues With Crime. Crime is a major issue throughout the United States including in Illinois. It doesn't seem to be getting better. It's got...
Four men injured in shooting near Northwest Side recording studio
CHICAGO (CBS) — Four men were shot early Thursday morning while walking in the Irving Park neighborhood.Chicago police said just before 2:30 a.m., the men were walking on the sidewalk in the 4200 block of North Knox Avenue when shots were fired from a dark-colored sedan. The victims range in age from 20 to 25 years old. They are all being treated at Illinois Masonic Hospital and are expected to recover from their physical injuries. The shooting appeared to happen outside of Fort Knox Studios, where a few bullet holes were left on its door. The owner says the studio is typically closed around 11 p.m., and bands store their equipment and rehearse for shows there. He says he knows nothing about what could have potentially led to the shooting. A man who works at a nearby car rental agency said outside of the shooting, it's typically a quiet area. "Most of the time, we are always outside. It's really safe here," Nam Duong said. "Everyone is really cool with each other. Whatever happened, I don't think it was from anybody here."As of Thursday, no arrests have been made. Police were investigation the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Woman found shot to death on Chicago's Near South Side, police say
CHICAGO (CBS) — A woman was found shot and killed early Wednesday morning on the city's Near South Side.Chicago police said the victim was found with a gunshot wound to the neck around 2:40 p.m. in the 0-100 block of West 27th Street in the Douglas neighborhood. The victim died at the scene. Her age was not released. Over 60 shell casings were counted on the sidewalk and street. No further information was immediately available, and as of Wednesday, no one was in custody. The circumstances surrounding the incident were being investigated by Area 3 detectives.
‘Report, not repost': Suburban police, school district leaders send message to parents amid rise in threats
Police and school district leaders in suburban Naperville and Aurora are warning parents and community members to report, and not repost, threats directed at schools they may see on social media amid a regional and nationwide rise in such threats. The letter, issued by the Chief of Police in both...
8 injured in crash involving van on South Side
CHICAGO — A crash involving a multi-passenger van on the city’s South Side left at least eight people injured on Thursday afternoon. Officials from the Chicago Fire Department said the crash unfolded near East 98th Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue, in Pullman, and appeared to have involved only one vehicle. WGN’s SkyCam 9 was […]
This Gas Station Taco Joint Was Just Crowned The Best in Illinois by Yelp
Of the dozens of outstanding authentic Mexican restaurants in Chicago, one local spot has the best tacos in Illinois– and it’s located in a gas station strip mall. According to a recent ranking by Yelp, El Tragón Taqueria in Lincoln Park is the best taco joint in Illinois. The unassuming taqueria is nestled at the tail end of a gas station plaza at the corner of Halsted and Division Street. When driving by or stopping to fill your tank, you might not even notice it. But make no mistake, El Tragón is a cut above the rest, with a near-perfect 4.8 stars on Yelp. The hidden gem has garnered a local following for its decadent Queso Birria tacos, savory Carne Asada, creamy Horchata, and other traditional Mexican dishes.
Chicago, Illinois Man Claims He Saw 3 Orbs Near Planes at O’Hare
Something odd happened near O'Hare Airport in Chicago recently as a Illinois man swears he saw 3 orbs approaching incoming planes. I saw this interesting eyewitness testimony that was just posted at the National UFO Reporting Center website. The report was just published on September 21, but it appears what he witnesses happened on September 14 at around 10pm local Chicago time.
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